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3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto, the king of the market for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers, now wants to replicate this dominance in two-wheelers. The difference is that while the former is zooming - registrations for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers nearly doubled during January-December 2023 - the latter, meaning a market for CNG-powered two-wheelers, does not exist.

The India-born model who won Miss Universe Australia

The India-born model who won Miss Universe Australia

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Melbourne based Priya Serrao is the first beauty queen from the country with an Indian connection.

Think Backless, Think Zaara Yesmin

Think Backless, Think Zaara Yesmin

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

It's always a backless party for the model.

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

48-hr campaign ban on BJP's Kapil Mishra for controversial tweet

48-hr campaign ban on BJP's Kapil Mishra for controversial tweet

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

While Twitter had taken down one of his controversial tweets on Friday following directions of the EC, a first information report was lodged against him under Section 125 of the Representation of the People Act dealing with creating enmity among classes.

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

California On Angela Jonsson's Mind

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Chennai-born model-actor shows us a corner of California you must add to your bucket list.

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Delhi Police on Monday announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and nine others in connection with the murder of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Rana earlier this month.

Pics: India can't get enough of these hot models

Pics: India can't get enough of these hot models

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

These hotties have been the toast of the fashion world this year.

SA model's rape case: Chargesheet filed

SA model's rape case: Chargesheet filed

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Chargesheet goes into 200 pages.

Backstage Magic@Fashion Week: 'Make me shine, girls!'

Backstage Magic@Fashion Week: 'Make me shine, girls!'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani captures the unfiltered chaos backstage at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Sikkim floods toll rises to 26, including 7 soldiers; 142 missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

On day three after a flash flood wreaked havoc in Sikkim's Teesta basin, the number of bodies recovered from the river and mud embankments downstream rose to 22, including seven army men.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

8 turncoats fielded by AAP win, rebel MLA loses

8 turncoats fielded by AAP win, rebel MLA loses

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A total of 16 turncoats were in the poll fray -- nine fielded by the Aam Aadmi Party, three by the Congress and four by the BJP.

Victoria's Secret: 10 models you just cannot miss

Victoria's Secret: 10 models you just cannot miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

We're glad that these models are back!

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter dies

Army officer injured in Kashmir encounter dies

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

An army captain, who was injured in an encounter with militants in Sopore town of Baramulla district, succumbed to injuries on Wednesday.The army officer was injured when militants opened indiscriminate fire on security forces, which had launched an operation in Model Town area of Sopore. The captain was shifted to a hospital in Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his wounds. The army is yet to identify him.The encounter is still going on.

Punjab bandh peaceful, curfew relaxed in Ludhiana

Punjab bandh peaceful, curfew relaxed in Ludhiana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Punjab bandh call given by some radical Sikh organisations on Monday to protest Saturday's violence at Ludhiana, in which one person was killed, evoked a mixed response. Rail and road traffic movement remained normal across the state, even as authorities relaxed curfew in several areas in the violence-hit industrial town.Shops, commercial establishments and educational institutions remained closed in many parts of the state.

Made-In-India Relationship Apps Woo You

Made-In-India Relationship Apps Woo You

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Made-in-India apps -- the likes of QuackQuack, TrulyMadly, and Aisle -- are wooing Internet users in smaller towns. Indian consumers spent close to $10 million in 2022 on dating and friendship apps.

EC asks Twitter to take down Kapil Mishra's tweet

EC asks Twitter to take down Kapil Mishra's tweet

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

According to sources, the Election Commission is mulling over taking strong action against BJP candidate Kapil Mishra. Mishra had on January 23 tweeted, "On 8th February there will be a contest between India and Pakistan on the streets of Delhi."

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

SIP wave hits record level, more to come

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

India's mutual fund (MF) industry had barely any retail footprint when it completed 50 years in 2013. MFs had Rs 7 trillion in assets under management (AUM) in March 2013, of which around Rs 5 trillion was in institution-focused debt funds. By comparison, bank deposits in the country stood at Rs 67.5 trillion around the same time.

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Meet Vipasha Verma: Hot model, dutiful wife

Meet Vipasha Verma: Hot model, dutiful wife

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

In a tete-a-tete with rediff.com, Vipasha Verma (nee Agarwal) discusses her journey from small-town girl to fashionable femme fatale.

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

Doesn't suit any leader...: Shah on Rahul's remarks abroad

Doesn't suit any leader...: Shah on Rahul's remarks abroad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

"Any patriotic person should discuss Indian politics within India. It does not suit the leader of any party to go abroad and discuss the country's politics and criticise the country. Rahul baba, you must remember that people of the country are watching it closely," Shah said.

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested two members of the Taliban on charges of involvement in the kidnapping of American Non-Governmental-Organisation worker Warren Weinstein from the city in August last year.

Pakistan agencies detain 20 over Kayani video

Pakistan agencies detain 20 over Kayani video

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Intelligence operatives raided a house in C-Block of the posh Model Town area and detained the Hizb-ut-Tahrir activists, official sources told PTI.

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

How FAME scheme changes impact electric vehicle fortunes in India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

New Delhi's timing couldn't have been worse, both for India's fledgling electric vehicle (EV) sector and prospective electric bike buyers. It was hard to miss the perfect storm brewing for India's EV industry since early 2022. On one hand, you had several accidents involving battery fires that unnerved consumers; on the other, uncertainty had crept in over subsidies.

From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Everybody thought I was crazy to quit my job and jump into entrepreneurship.'

Amul model to be used for pulses

Amul model to be used for pulses

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

NDDB had helped dairy farmers direct their own development, placing control of the resources they created in their own hands.

HC acquits all 6 in 2004 I-Day blast in Assam that killed 18

HC acquits all 6 in 2004 I-Day blast in Assam that killed 18

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The Gauhati high court on Thursday acquitted all six accused in the 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast case in which 18 people, including 13 school children, were killed on Independence Day.

Diana Teaches You How To Take A Selfie

Diana Teaches You How To Take A Selfie

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'When you turn your camera around, it sometimes distorts your face.' 'It is important to keep it at a bit of a height and as far away from your face as possible.'

UP's Ram temple model gets best R-Day tableau award

UP's Ram temple model gets best R-Day tableau award

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Uttar Pradesh's tableau at this year's Republic Day parade was adjudged the best and awarded by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, said the Defence Ministry.

BJP infighting ahead of Delhi polls costs man his life

BJP infighting ahead of Delhi polls costs man his life

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Infighting in the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of municipal elections in the national capital cost a party worker his life when he was stabbed to death allegedly by some people after an argument with sitting party councillor and candidate.

Pak: Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief sent to judicial custody

Pak: Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

A Pakistani court on Friday remanded Malik Ishaq, chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, to judicial custody for 14 days, a day after he was arrested on his return to the country from Saudi Arabia.

No One Does Black Like Namitha

No One Does Black Like Namitha

Rediff.com26 May 2023

She is Oracle of Black Fashion.

US national kidnapped in Lahore

US national kidnapped in Lahore

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

An American national, working on a development project in Pakistan's restive tribal region, was kidnapped from his home here early this morning by a group of unidentified men.

The Times They Are A-Changin'

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Accused in SA model rape case gets bail

Accused in SA model rape case gets bail

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Sessions judge S S Joshi granted Morpani bail for a sum of Rs 25,000 and warned him not to tamper with evidence.

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Model villages: Lessons from Adarsh Nangla

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Villagers attribute Adarsh Nangla's 'fall' to a combination of government apathy and decline of the collective spirit

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Land subsidence old issue, no link with tunnel: NTPC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

t is wrong to relate the situation in Joshimath with the NTPC tunnel since it is being constructed with the help of a tunnel boring machine